§ 6-5. Grant of authority; franchise required.

(a)

The county may grant one or more franchises in accordance with this chapter and in accordance with Chapter 2001-140, Section 34, § 337.401(3)(a)(2), Laws of Fla. (2001), as may be from time to time amended transferred and/or renumbered.

(b)

Unless otherwise provided under federal law, no person may construct or operate a cable system or any other communications transmission facilities over, on, or under the public rights-of-way without having been granted a franchise by the board and no person may be granted a franchise without having entered into a franchise agreement with the county pursuant to this chapter or other such ordinance of the county, state or federal law, as may be applicable.

(c)

Any franchise granted pursuant to this chapter is solely for the provision of cable service. Unless otherwise prohibited or expressly preempted by federal law, a franchisee electing to provide other telecommunications services including, but not limited to, telephone services and/or alternative video programming services, shall satisfy all applicable requirements prior to commencement of such services.

(d)

The county has the authority to negotiate all terms and conditions of a cable service franchise allowed by law, including, but not limited to, in kind services.

(Ord. No. 01-36, § 1, 10-1-01)